June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council is offering free materials to keep your workers engaged in safety preparations. The theme for this week is “Address Ongoing Covid-19 Safety Concerns.” As the pandemic continues, employers play an important role in expanding operations and returning remote workers to physical workspaces, building trust around vaccines, supporting mental health, and much more.

Protecting temporary worker safety and well-being is a top priority for ASA, and the association is proud to partner with NSC in promoting the 25^th anniversary of National Safety Month.

ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2021 on Tuesday, June 29, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

More than a year past the industry’s Covid-19-induced contraction, many firms are back on a trajectory of growth, effectively navigating economic uncertainty to serve clients, talent, and internal staff better than ever. Get strategies for accelerating your firm’s growth, as well as the latest industry research and legislative updates to keep you compliant and growing.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

As part of its continued effort to support staffing firms’ response to Covid-19, ASA has launched the Vaccine Literacy Resources for Staffing Firms web page. The site provides valuable downloads and links employers can use to engage and educate workers about Covid-19 vaccines. ASA partnered with the Health Action Alliance to share these free resources, including a quick-start guide, sample communications, vaccine FAQs, a social media tool kit, and more.

Research shows that businesses and employers are a trusted source of information and are well-suited to advance vaccine literacy efforts. The vaccine literacy site also links to National Safety Council resources, developed by NSC’s “SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns” taskforce.

Visit the Vaccine Literacy Resources page today and check back regularly for updates—ASA will post new resources as they become available.

Staffing World^® 2021 returns to an in-person event, Sept. 28–30, at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Headliners Sekou Andrews, Susan Salka, and Rita McGrath will deliver this year’s keynote presentations—learn more about them and what they have in store for the Staffing World audience. Plus, check out the preconvention programs that are planned on women in leadership, technology to power your business, and growth strategies for owners.

Register online by June 15 for the lowest rate available. There are also group discounts as well as special alumni rates for those who attended virtually last year. Learn more and register today at staffingworld.net.

Looking for real-time data on staffing employment? The ASA Staffing Index reports weekly changes in the number of people employed in temporary and contract work, now including Staffing Starts (new assignments). The data will help your firm evaluate its performance against a national metric on both a weekly and long-term basis.

All staffing firms with U.S. operations are invited to participate in the ASA Staffing Index survey. Every Tuesday, participants receive an email with the results of the weekly survey, including figures by company size, and access to historical data and new dynamic charts. These data, which are not available anywhere else, allow staffing firms to compare how their business is doing on a weekly basis relative to similarly sized firms in the industry. There are no fees to participate in the five-question survey.

Don’t get stuck with outdated or unreliable data—sign up to participate in the ASA Staffing Index and receive the most up-to-date information about the staffing industry. For more information about the index, visit americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending May 30.

Atlas MedStaff LLC
Omaha, NE

Employ Partners
Marietta, GA

NRS Staffing LLC
Fredericksburg, VA

PIL&M Inc.
North Highlands, CA

Victory Agency
Fort Myers, FL

With nearly everything happening virtually in the past year, prospective clients are looking online to validate (or discredit) their decision to partner with you. Does your online presence help or hurt you? Learn how building your brand credibility, online visibility, and lead generation will help you come out of Covid-19 stronger during the first session in a two-part webinar series on digital marketing trends for 2021: “The Proven Process: How Marketing Can Help You Come Out of Covid-19 Stronger.” It takes place Friday, June 18, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. 

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.